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Super League Returns: Bradford Bulls Make Comeback in 2026

2/11/2026

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The Super League returns on February 11, 2026, with 14 teams, including York Knights and Toulouse Olympique returning.
Bradford Bulls return after a 12-year absence and face challenges from late recruitment.
The financial landscape shifts as clubs receive less funding from broadcasting deals, while Sky Sports' contract ends and bidders may emerge.
Hull KR, defending champions, aim to maintain dominance, while Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors seek to reclaim status.

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The Super League returns on February 11, 2026, with 14 teams, including York Knights and Toulouse Olympique returning.
Bradford Bulls return after a 12-year absence and face challenges from late recruitment.
The financial landscape shifts as clubs receive less funding from broadcasting deals, while Sky Sports' contract ends and bidders may emerge.
Hull KR, defending champions, aim to maintain dominance, while Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors seek to reclaim status.